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NE Weather Alert: 35 MPH Gusts Tuesday in Hastings Nov 15–19
Hastings, NE – Residents across Adams County and the Grand Island Hastings region face increasingly breezy conditions Monday and Tuesday before a warmer Wednesday.
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-15T10:45:51.728Z
Hastings, NE – Residents across Adams County and the Grand Island Hastings region face increasingly breezy conditions Monday and Tuesday before a warmer Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Hastings, southwest winds could gust to 30 mph Monday and 35 mph Tuesday.
Temperatures will climb from the lower 50s into the middle 60s before another cooling trend develops.
Monday Winds Begin Increasing Sunday brings gradually clearing skies and temperatures near 52 degrees.
South winds around 5–10 mph will accompany the afternoon, followed by mostly clear skies and temperatures near 36 degrees Sunday night.
Monday brings sunshine and a high near 54 degrees.
However, southwest winds increase to 10–15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 30 mph.
Drivers traveling U.S. Highway 6, U.S. Highway 34 and nearby rural roads should remain alert to changing crosswinds.
High profile vehicles may experience stronger wind effects, particularly across exposed stretches of roadway.
Tuesday Brings the Strongest Wind Gusts Tuesday looks mostly cloudy before becoming partly sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 56 degrees.
South winds increase to 15–20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Loose outdoor objects should be secured before stronger winds develop.
Residents should also prepare for blowing dust in exposed areas if dry soil conditions allow.
However, widespread dust related visibility reductions are not specifically predicted in the supplied outlook.
Wednesday Brings a Significant Warmup Wednesday temperatures climb to approximately 65 degrees, making it the warmest day of the five day period.
Partly sunny and breezy conditions are expected before skies become mostly clear Wednesday night.
Temperatures then fall to approximately 39 degrees.
Thursday brings sunshine and a cooler high near 58 degrees.
Friday Rain and Thunderstorm Chances Increase The National Weather Service indicates a 40% chance of rain Friday, with highs near 66 degrees.
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm become more likely Friday night, when precipitation chances increase to 80%.
No specific tornado threat or severe thunderstorm risk is identified in the supplied local outlook.
Residents should monitor updates as the late week system approaches.
Five Day Hastings Weather Outlook Sunday, Nov. 15 — Cold Start, Improving Skies
High: 52°F | Low: 36°F Hastings Municipal Airport recorded 34°F early Sunday. Mostly cloudy skies gradually become sunny. South winds around 5–10 mph. Mostly clear and chilly Sunday night. Monday, Nov. 16 — Wind Gusts Reach 30 MPH
High: 54°F | Low: 41°F Sunny skies throughout the afternoon. Southwest winds 10–15 mph. Gusts could reach 30 mph. Increasing clouds Monday night, with gusts up to 20 mph. Use caution when driving high profile vehicles. Tuesday, Nov. 17 — Strongest Winds Expected
High: 56°F | Low: 46°F Mostly cloudy, then partly sunny and breezy. South winds 15–20 mph. Gusts could reach 35 mph. Mostly cloudy conditions Tuesday night. Secure loose outdoor objects. Wednesday, Nov. 18 — Warmer and Breezy
High: 65°F | Low: 39°F Partly sunny and breezy conditions. Temperatures climb into the middle 60s. Mostly clear skies Wednesday night. No significant precipitation indicated. Thursday, Nov. 19 — Sunny Before Rain Chances Return
High: 58°F | Low: 47°F Sunny skies and cooler afternoon temperatures. Mostly cloudy Thursday night. A 20% chance of rain develops Thursday night. Monitor updates ahead of Friday's wetter weather. Looking Ahead: November 20–21 Friday brings a 40% chance of rain and temperatures near 66 degrees.
Friday night becomes more unsettled, with an 80% chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm.
Saturday brings a 30% chance of rain, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 56 degrees.